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Y776 GWC

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

125,878 mi
Last recorded125,878 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2020
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY776 GWC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2020 125,878 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 116,309 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s and n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced damage to o/s and n/s outer sills (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 109,859 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced o/s and n/s (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear tyre outer sidewall slightly deteriorated

Oil leak slight ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine management light on

exhaust corroded

o/s and n/s rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 4 Nov 2016 106,797 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s and n/s (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak slight ()

Rear coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust system corroded

slight bind on o/s and n/s rear brakes

Pass 7 Nov 2015 102,980 miles

Offside Rear BRAKE HAS SLIGHT BIND NOT TO EXCESS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 101,054 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 99,993 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 99,986 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 98,283 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 93,862 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 87,402 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 87,333 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside rear tyre cracking on tread

Pass 29 Oct 2009 73,767 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 73,767 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 May 2009 71,802 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 May 2008 67,243 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear tyre starting to perish.

Oil leak

Reversing light inoperative.

Fail 1 Jun 2007 57,799 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 57,799 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 24 May 2006 47,802 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside front tyre has cut in sidewall,but not deep enough to reach the cords.

Pass 24 May 2006 47,802 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside front tyre has cut in sidewall,but not deep enough to reach the cords.

Pass 1 Jun 2005 39,280 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2005 39,280 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside front tyre sidewall starting to crack.

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?

Based on 1,719,137 MOT tests across 112,454 vehicles.

71.7%
Pass Rate
4,798
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
112,454
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 44,561
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 33,096
Stop lamp not working 28,079
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 27,964
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 23,197
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Y776 GWC is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2001 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 79,088 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Beetle fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 44,561 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y776 GWC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Beetle typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 25 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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Y776 GWC is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 26 May 2001.

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